The settlement, reached nearly a year ago, was given final approval on Nov. 17 by U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the presiding judge in the litigation. The class action, brought by direct purchasers and suppliers of eggs, continues against other defendants.

“The proposed settlement agreement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. Accordingly, the court grants plaintiffs' motion for final approval of the class action settlement with defendant Michael Foods,” Pratter wrote in her opinion.